East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society
About this Organisation
The Society was founded in 1924 with the same aims as today: "To study the antiquities of the area, collect material of interest, publish articles, go on excursions, hold lectures and stimulate general interest in the history of East Lothian".
The Society publishes biennial Transactions of articles covering a range of topics relating to East Lothian, as well as being the publisher of historic books. The Transactions and books can be accessed through the Society's website.
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Contacts
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Mr David Woods
Treasurer
treasurer@eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk
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| Title | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Transactions of the East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society |
The first volume of Transactions was printed in 1925, which was the year following the founding of the Society. The Transactions present a range of articles dealing with the history and natural history of East Lothian. Volume XXXIII is dated 2021 and published in July 2022. |
Primary, Secondary, Online/Digitised, Images/Photographs, Maps |
| Fourth Statistical Account of East Lothian |
The first Statistical Account of Scotland was published between 1791 and 1799, with the intention of providing a complete survey of the country. The Statistical Account included information about the geography, history, economy and agriculture of most parishes in Scotland. The second or New Statistical Account of Scotland was compiled between 1832 and 1845. Following the Third Statistical ... read more |
Primary, Secondary, Online/Digitised, Images/Photographs, Maps |
| Bibliography of East Lothian |
A register of books and publications relating to East Lothian. Published in 1936 by East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society. |
Secondary |
| East Lothian Biographies |
Biographies of prominent East Lothian people across the centuries. Published in 1941 by East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society. |
Primary, Secondary |
| A Short History of Haddington |
History of the town of Haddington. Published in 1944 by East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society. |
Primary, Secondary |
| Bolton Hearse |
Brief history of the Bolton hearse. Published in 1974 by East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society. |
Secondary |
| Dunbar Parish Church |
Three articles dealing with Dunbar Parish Church. Published in 1987 by East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society. |
Primary, Secondary |
| The Ancient Fraternity of Free Gardeners of East Lothian |
History of the friendly society. Published by East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society. |
Primary, Secondary |
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